absolute ceiling Meaning & Definition
/ˈæb.səˌlut ˈsi.lɪŋ/
What Does Absolute Ceiling Mean?
Absolute Ceiling is a noun that means the maximum height above sea level at which a particular airplane can maintain horizontal flight under standard air conditions.
Absolute Ceiling in Brief
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈæb.səˌlut ˈsi.lɪŋ// |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Plural | absolute ceilings |
| First known use | 1918 |
Absolute Ceiling Definition (Noun)
- the maximum height above sea level at which a particular airplane can maintain horizontal flight under standard air conditions
Synonyms of Absolute Ceiling
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Absolute ceiling synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Absolute Ceiling
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Absolute Ceiling in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
absolute ceiling
absolute ceilings
ceiling
absolute ceiling (plural absolute ceilings)
First Known Use
1918
Absolute Ceiling Pronunciation
You say absolute ceiling as //ˈæb.səˌlut ˈsi.lɪŋ//. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (/æb.səlut).